Author Topic: Ikaruga (Naomi Hardware) (Read 8593 times)

SirPeale · « **on:** April 15, 2006, 09:36:11 pm »

So there I was the other day, extolling the virtues of Ikaruga. We actually have a Naomi platform that's not being used at the moment, so I thought we could convert one of our vertical games into a shiny new Ikaruga box.

Did a brief search, OMG like $800! That includes the hardware, but all I need is the disc and the key.

(also, I know next to nothing about Naomi so far, haven't had the opportunity to play with it yet).

spottydog · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2006, 11:55:37 pm »

www.fillmoregames.com
excellent service, I bought 3rd strike here.

mairsil · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2006, 03:59:49 pm »

$137: http://www.coinopexpress.com

No idea on shipping, but it's cheap at least.

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2006, 04:22:13 pm »

Quote from: mairsil on April 16, 2006, 03:59:49 pm

$137: http://www.coinopexpress.com

No idea on shipping, but it's cheap at least.

S&H: 60-80 to the USA

SirPeale · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2006, 07:34:57 am »

$60-80 isn't TOO bad from HK. Except it's a bloody DISK. I'd expect that for a whole system, not a disc.

Hmmmm...I tried Radient Silvergun in Mame the other day...that was quite cool.

We have some Die Hard Arcade machines that will be coming off location in a bit...I think the hardware is the same....

2600 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:27:36 am »

I believe Die hard Arcade is STV.

SirPeale · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:45:24 am »

Quote from: 2600 on April 17, 2006, 08:27:36 am

I believe Die hard Arcade is STV.

Yeah, I knew it wasn't Naomi.

ClubNinja · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:42:54 am »

Bummer - I sold an Ikaruga disc and chip just a month or two ago!

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2006, 12:20:26 pm »

Quote from: Peale on April 17, 2006, 07:34:57 am

$60-80 isn't TOO bad from HK. Except it's a bloody DISK. I'd expect that for a whole system, not a disc.

I got that quote to ship a PCB from them, but I doubt thatwould cost much less...

RayB · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2006, 12:38:35 pm »

I have the GameCube version of Ikaruga and strangely it offers an option to rotate the screen 90 degrees for vertical monitors.... (hmmmm)

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2006, 05:44:21 pm »

Quote from: RayB on April 17, 2006, 12:38:35 pm

I have the GameCube version of Ikaruga and strangely it offers an option to rotate the screen 90 degrees for vertical monitors.... (hmmmm)

Hey, psst...tell me more

RayB · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2006, 06:01:53 pm »

What do you want to know? That I love the game and would never part with it? Nope, sorry, I find it too hard and have not touched it in two years.

SirPeale · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2006, 08:09:13 pm »

Quote from: RayB on April 17, 2006, 12:38:35 pm

I have the GameCube version of Ikaruga and strangely it offers an option to rotate the screen 90 degrees for vertical monitors.... (hmmmm)

Dreamcast version does the same thing. And it works. Looks balls cool.

Q*Bert_OP · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2006, 10:00:26 pm »

Quote from: RayB on April 17, 2006, 06:01:53 pm

What do you want to know?

No, is there a US version?

pointdablame · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2006, 07:39:53 am »

Quote from: Q*Bert_24/7 on April 18, 2006, 10:00:26 pm

Quote from: RayB on April 17, 2006, 06:01:53 pm
What do you want to know?

No, is there a US version?

Ikaruga has been out in the US for quite some time now.

RayB · « **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2006, 12:22:19 pm »

Yes, my GameCube Ikaruga is a North American release.
I was told it was rare, yet I see it pretty much everywhere.

SirPeale · « **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2006, 06:13:43 pm »

So is the arcade version two player?

SirPeale · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2006, 07:16:50 am »

Nobody?

Also, is there a USA version and a Japanese version? I finally asked the boss about it, and he's reluctant because he figures it'll have Japanese instructions. I personally don't think that's a big deal, because...well, it's a schmup. Not a big learning curve, there.

Goz · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2006, 08:30:32 am »

Quote from: Peale on April 19, 2006, 06:13:43 pm

So is the arcade version two player?

Yes Peale the arcade GD-ROM is two player. I may even have a spare in storage but I may not make it there to check for a couple of days. You could throw a post on the forums at SEGA-NAOMI.com and you'll likely find someone parting with one. I agree its a great game.

The price on this GD-ROM has really dropped as of late. It used to run $150 about a year ago.

Yahoo Japan you can also usually find an IKARUGA on auction.

-Goz

Goz · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2006, 08:37:13 am »

Quote from: Peale on April 22, 2006, 07:16:50 am

Nobody?

Also, is there a USA version and a Japanese version? I finally asked the boss about it, and he's reluctant because he figures it'll have Japanese instructions. I personally don't think that's a big deal, because...well, it's a schmup. Not a big learning curve, there.

The beatiful thing about NAOMI games is that the language in most / all of the games is dictated by the BIOS that is in the NAOMI mainboard. IKARUGA is playable on all NAOMI BIOS versions US / JPN / EXP both US and EXP display in English. The NAOMI original game is however VERTICAL only (helpful to know).

-Goz

SirPeale · « **Reply #20 on:** April 24, 2006, 07:27:32 pm »

It is two player...that actually bites. Had a plan to stick it in a cockpit, which only fits one person.

I'd love to get it to play with it. Heck I want to sell the boss on it. We just spend a few G on a Need For Speed, I would love to get an awesome shooter to show off.

Does this run on a medium or standard res monitor?

mairsil · « **Reply #21 on:** April 24, 2006, 11:42:06 pm »

Well, you could always only play it as one player. As far as I recall, Naomi games can be switched between standard and high resolution, though there are a couple that do not support both.

Goz · « **Reply #22 on:** April 24, 2006, 11:45:43 pm »

The NAOMI mainboard does in fact have dip switches that set between std and medium res. I have a PDF of the manual for std NAOMI1 mainboard if you want to take a peek. It is two player but as mentioned just use a 1player CP it's not like two player is split screen etc you still get the full screen real estate.

SirPeale · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:23:06 am »

Quote from: Goz on April 24, 2006, 11:45:43 pm

...it's not like two player is split screen etc you still get the full screen real estate.

True, but if some idiot puts in more quarters than needed for one player, won't it say 'Press One or Two Players' on screen?

Goz · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:44:56 am »

It'd have some small bit in the upper right hand corner of the screen about joining yes.

Goz · « **Reply #25 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:50:09 am »

You could always put in a poor mans NAOMI (Dreamcast) which wont say anything unless player two hit the start button. Both the MGCD and the Excellentcom 'Super' have a play by credit setting with on screen overlays.

When I am finished moving I can have my Dreamcast vertical cab and my WIndy (vertical) next to each other for side by side comparison DC vs NAOMI but as someone who owns both I can tell you that you wouldn't see any game plat difference.

Of course I'd always endorse someone going the route of original arcade hardware. I dont think it'd be that noticeable with the original hardware if someone put in multiple quarters that the game is two player capable.

SirPeale · « **Reply #26 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:27:08 am »

Quote from: Goz on April 25, 2006, 07:50:09 am

You could always put in a poor mans NAOMI (Dreamcast) which wont say anything unless player two hit the start button. Both the MGCD and the Excellentcom 'Super' have a play by credit setting with on screen overlays.

Can you play Dreamcast discs on Naomi?

Hiub1 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:51:43 am »

Nope! The world would be such a nicer place if that was the case!


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